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25. Flip one layer from the back over to the right.
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26. Fold both of the lower points up, these form the “wings” of the flapping bird.
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27. Pull the top right inner point down to the right until it's almost level with the horizontal crease on the wings.
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28. Pull the inner left section down to the left until it's aligned as shown. This forms the neck.
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29. Pull out the beak and crease it in your preferred position.
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30. Curl the wings, curl them towards the bird's head a little.
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31. Fold the wings down a little, then tug on the tail gently, outwards away from the head.
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32. You may need to adjust the curl of the wings and the level of the wings in order for it to 'flap'. Hold onto the bird's lower neck whilst pulling the tail.
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